Greenland’s conditions were once similar to those of a greenhouse. Volcanoes swelled the land, constricted seaways and gigatonnes of greenhouse gases were released into the atmosphere.
The work of the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) - geoscientific studies, research, consultancy and geological mapping - primarily covers Denmark and Greenland. GEUS is a research and advisory institution in the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Building - GEUS is partner in Geocenter Denmark. GEUS is associated with EuroGeoSurveys.